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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.42, 534.41 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.42, 534.41 and 173.63 is: 260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.42 : 534.41 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.42/534.41 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.42x = 534.41 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.42x = 92,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,786.94/356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.33

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